Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos Open Up About Their Evolving Household Rules have never shied away from sharing the realities of their marriage. Recently, an amusing exchange on ?Live with Kelly and Mark? highlighted how much their household rules?particularly concerning their bedroom?have evolved over the years.
The dynamic duo, who have been happily married for nearly three decades, are proud parents to three children, and their journey together is filled with love, laughter, and plenty of surprises.
What was once deemed a disgusting habit by Consuelos has now transformed into a nightly ritual, much to Ripa?s delight. This change is particularly humorous considering that he previously shamed her for indulging in this behavior.
Kelly Ripa calls out husband, Mark Consuelos, for unexpected bedroom habit. (Photos: @kellyripa/Instagram)The engaging conversation commenced when the charming Italian heartthrob mentioned a study linking cheese consumption to sleep apnea during the episode aired on Friday, Jan. 31. This led him to propose an idea that would have been unthinkable in their early years together.
?We should have it by our bed. Next to our bed,? Consuelos suggested, instantly catching Ripa off guard and inviting a wave of laughter.
With a playful smirk, she pointed out his complete reversal on a rule he once strictly enforced. ?We have, [for] many years, one of us shamed the other one for eating in bed,? she stated, clarifying that she had been on the receiving end of that judgment for quite some time.
When Consuelos feigned innocence by asking, ?When?? Ripa was quick to respond. ?For the first 28 years of [our] marriage,? she replied, making it clear that this was a long-standing issue in their relationship.
Ripa reminisced about just how disgusted he used to be by the thought of eating in bed. ?Everything. And you?re like, ?That?s disgusting. Eating in bed is disgusting,’? she recalled, emphasizing his former adamancy on the matter.
So, what caused this significant change? It appears that Consuelos?s time away from home while filming ?Riverdale? in Vancouver from 2017 to 2023 marked a turning point in their household rules.
?Correct. And then you started, I believe, eating in your own bed in Vancouver, and you came home and brought that habit home with you,? Ripa noted, shedding light on how his absence led to unexpected adjustments in their routines.
During his time portraying the scheming Hiram Lodge, Consuelos inadvertently began breaking his own long-held rule. ?I would eat in my first bed, which was the couch,? he admitted, describing how he’d snack on a peanut butter and jelly sandwich before drifting off to sleep.
As he explained, ?I?d get drowsy because you know, your sugar spikes, and all that blah, blah, blah. And then I?d fall asleep, and I?d sleep until like 2, 3 o?clock in the morning, wake up from there, and then go to sleep two in my bed.?
Meanwhile, Ripa took advantage of his absence to introduce her own changes into their household. ?For me, I started allowing the dogs to sleep in bed,? she revealed, indicating that she took the opportunity to shift some of their long-standing rules.
However, his return home presented an even bigger surprise, as Ripa pointed out, ?You started dragging food into our bed.? This was not just a minor adjustment; it was a significant shift in their previous attitudes toward food and the bedroom.
?I guess you figured the dogs were there, what the hell?? Ripa teased, highlighting how Consuelos had transitioned from disgust to acceptance.
Consuelos laughed, admitting, ?It?s all gone to hell,? fully embracing this new, relaxed approach to their bedroom habits.
The humorous exchange took an even more delightful turn when the celebrity husband suggested incorporating cheese into their nightly routine, proposing to place it on either side of their bed.
This evolution from strict bedroom rules to a more laid-back, food-friendly environment reflects how Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos have adapted and grown together, even after nearly three decades of marriage.
This lighthearted debate serves as a testament to the strength and longevity of their relationship, showcasing how they navigate changes with humor and understanding.
From their whirlwind romance that began on the set of ?All My Children? in the mid-1990s to their spontaneous Las Vegas elopement in 1996, Ripa and Consuelos have always shared a dynamic filled with affection, laughter, and profound connection.
Actress Susan Lucci recently shared her memories of their love story, which began even before they were cast on the soap opera. ?I was happy to be in the hair and makeup room watching their audition scenes, and we were all like, ?Oh, get a room!?? she recalled fondly.
During the 55th reunion celebration at the 92NY in New York, Lucci added, ?The chemistry between you two was coming right through the screen.?
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Now, as co-hosts of their own live show, they continue to invite audiences into their personal lives, providing fans with a front-row seat to their playful disagreements, affectionate teasing, and evolving household habits.
Even before he joined the show, Ripa was known for sharing intriguing details about Consuelos?s life, including anecdotes about him stripping while in college.
?I found out in the National Enquirer that he was once a go-go boy, a male stripper. He was. A lot of hot guys in Hollywood have done that,? she disclosed to Vanity Fair. ?He was straight out of college, and he went to Notre Dame and finished his degree at the University of South Florida.?
She elaborated, ?So, there he was in South Florida, looking to break into show business, so he started off as a roadie for a group of these guys, and then they talked him into stripping.?
Whether it?s a lighthearted debate about bedtime snacks, playful teasing about his past, or broader shifts in their household routines, one thing is abundantly clear: Ripa and Consuelos are experts at navigating the changes life throws their way.
And if incorporating cheese into their bedtime routine is the next step in their journey, it seems they are fully committed to embracing it together?snacks and all.
